2024 PSHRA Public Sector HR Essentials Program - Session 16 Package

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PSHRA Public Sector HR Essentials Program

PLEASE NOTE:  UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS CLASS AND THE IPMA-CP EXAM, YOU WILL BE AWARDED THE PSHRA-CP DESIGNATION.


The Public Sector HR Essentials program is designed to meet the unique needs of the public sector HR professional.

Do you want to become an PSHRA-HR Certified Professional (PSHRA-CP)?  

This is a public sector focused credential for qualified HR professionals in an entry-or mid-level career position. 

As a foundational course, the Public Sector HR Essentials Program covers all the major areas of a public sector human resources operation outlined in the following eight modules:

  • Public Sector HR Basics
  • Recruitment
  • Selection
  • Classification/Compensation
  • Benefits
  • Labor and Employee Relations
  • Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity
  • Organizational Development

Provided in a flexible online format, you can expect to complete each module at your pace over a period of 2 weeks. You are required to comment on at least two of your classmates post and attend at least 3 of the 4 Course Check-in Meetings.  You'll benefit from the expertise of top public sector HR professionals who understand the unique issues, challenges and opportunities of human resources in the government environment.

Course Materials

Please click on the "Course Materials" tab above to download the following materials:

Course E-book

Provided in a flexible online format, you can expect to complete each module at your pace over a period of 2 weeks. You will benefit from the expertise of top public sector HR professionals who understand the unique issues, challenges and opportunities of human resources in the government environment. 

Upon completing all 8 modules, you will receive a certificate of completion and are one step closer to CP certification.

CP Certification: Upon conclusion of Module 8, after completing all the exercises and attempting the the module quizzes, you will automatically receive a certificate of completion.  This does NOT confirm CP certification.  At the beginning of the course, an exam declaration was provided to state whether you wish to take the CP certification exam.  You will be asked to give acknowledgement at the beginning of the exam, which states the exam is closed book and copyrighted. 

Certification Exam:   The ICP exam can be accessed as part of your course package under "CP Exam".  You must activate your exam with the green "Activate" button before the last day of the course.  Once activated, your 45 day window to study and take the exam will begin.  Should you let the 45-day period lapse, there will be an additional $100 fee to test (subject to change).  You will login to https://learning.pshra-hr.org to view your exam as you did with your course.

Please review PSHRA's professional development cancellation policies here.

Expected Course Completion Date:  January 14, 2024.

Please note: Your CP exam must be activated prior to January 15, 2024.

Course Check Dates (Subject to Change):

  • Course check in 1:  10/18/2024 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
  • Course check in 2:  11/22/2024 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
  • Course check in 3:  12/13/2024 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
  • Course check in 4:  1/10/2025 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET

  • IPMA-CP Exam IV (Version 2-B.1)
    Contains 8 Component(s)

    IPMA-CP Exam II (Version 2-B.1) -- This exam will expire in 45 days from its activation. For those who are enrolled in the PUBLIC SECTOR HR ESSENTIALS, you must complete all course components (modules) in order to gain access to the exam. You will see an activate button in the upper right hand corner. Remember, do not click the ACTIVATE button until you are ready to start the exam. If this activate button is clicked, your exam 45 day window will begin and WILL NOT be reactivated. Please make sure to activate the exam before the end of your course.

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    IPMA-CP Exam


    The IPMA-CP exam is based on the Public Sector HR Essentials course.  Completion of the training is required in order to take the exam.  If you have not completed the course, please contact PSHRA (certification@pshra.org) at 703/549-7100 for further instructions.

    Congratulations on completing the course!  Your examination access will expire (deactivate) 45 days after the date of receipt (for your specific expiration day and time please see "My Courses") — expired logins will not be reactivated. Additional logins are available for purchase (additional fee required). 

    Tabs:

    • Overview
    • IPMA-CP Exam 
      • IPMA-CP Exam Declaration
      • IPMA-CP Exam
      • IPMA-CP Exam Completion Survey
    • What's Next

    To Avoid Connection Interruptions:

    • Please be sure to use a durable laptop/desktop computer (versus a notebook/pad).
    • A hard-wired Ethernet connection is better than a Wi-Fi internet connection.
    • If using Wi-Fi (we do not recommend), please limit other Wi-Fi users (we recommend only 1 user).
    • Minimize (or shut off completely) other browsers and items running on your computer to avoid bandwidth issues.
    • Avoid taking the exam while connected to VPN access (working remotely) as that can cause issues.

    Recommended Browsers:

    • Chrome 60 or greater
    • Firefox 52 or greater  
    • Edge 14 or greater  
    • Safari 10 or greater  
    • iOS 10 or greater 
    • Always use the most current version.
    • CAUTION:  Internet Explorer 11 while using Windows 7 is not recommended since that does not support modern web design. 

    Exam Navigation:

    The IPMA-CP exam is closed book  (outside help or test collaboration is not allowed) and consists of 100 multiple-choice questions; you have 3 and half hours to complete the exam (must be completed in one sitting). An extra 5 minutes has been added so you can submit your exam (you must submit right at 3 and half hours -- please be mindful of the time limit).

    • There will be 10 questions per page (ten pages).
    • You can expand the test page by dragging on the bottom right corner.
    • To advance to the previous or next question within the page, you may drag the “scroll bar” located on the right-hand side up or down.
    • At the end of each page, there will be a "Next" button.
    • After the first page, there will be a "Previous" button.
    • A timer can be found on the far right bottom corner.
    • "Submit" button on last page. 
      • IMPORTANT:  You must complete your test and submit your exam before the time limit expires. 
      • An extra 5 minutes has already been added (see above) so you can submit your exam (you must submit right at 3 1/2 hours -- please be mindful of the time limit).  
      • If you do not submit your exam before the time limit expires, your exam will not be saved and it will not be retrievable at a later time (test will have to be retaken).
    • You will be prompted of any unanswered questions before the exam is submitted.
    • If time permits and you have more than 5 minutes remaining on the clock (please be cautious with your time), you can click on the "Cancel" button and go back to complete unanswered questions.
    • If you are finished and have answered all questions (unanswered questions will be marked incorrect), you can click on the "Ok" button.
    • You will be prompted with a "pass" or a "did not pass" status along with your score.
    • Please jot down your status and score for your records.
    • Then click "Ok" and complete the IPMA-CP Completion Survey (see next tab).

    Thank you,

    PSHRA